Art Director (Social)

About the role

Our luxury fashion client is seeking a Freelance Art Director to lead and execute compelling creative across social, digital, ecommerce, and print channels. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for elevating the brand's visual identity and social presence while managing a high-volume creative pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Art Director to oversee creative execution across all brand touchpoints.
• Lead the development of social-first, platform-native content that drives engagement and brand growth.
• Manage and mentor creative team members, providing direction and feedback.
• Oversee creative direction for campaigns, ecommerce content, photoshoots, and brand assets.
• Collaborate with marketing, ecommerce, production, and social teams to deliver cohesive 360-degree campaigns.
• Manage freelancers, agencies, and external creative partners as needed.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of Art Direction experience, preferably in-house.
• Strong background in luxury, contemporary fashion, beauty, or lifestyle brands.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring creative teams.
• Expertise across social, digital marketing, ecommerce, campaign development, and brand storytelling.
• Experience concepting and directing photoshoots.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Strong network of photographers, stylists, producers, and creative partners preferred.

Benefits

• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan
• Dental/vision/term life package
• discount prescription program
• critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health
• 401(k) plan